assignment

· to monitor allergic reaction, in which case feeding that particular food should be ceased.

· Supervision while eating is paramount, for example upright posture to avoid chocking. Honey should be avoided as it can cause foodborne illnesses.

· Adolescence.

· Adolescents should eat 3 balanced diet meals per day with healthy snacks, reduce amount of salt and increase amount of fiber in their diet, drink plenty of water and restrict sugary drinks including fruit juices, instead opting for whole fruits, reduce the amount of butter and heavy gravies they use, eat more chicken and fish and limit red meat, opting for lean meats instead. They should eat grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein.

· In girls, physical changes occur that changes the nutritional needs, habits and food choices. Nutritional deficiency affects their future health , eg, delayed sexual maturation or retarded growth. They require a balanced diet rich in

1. Energy - Due to the amount of activity, basal metabolic rate and increasing need to support pubertal growth and development.. They need approximately 2200 calories per day hence need to consume a variety of lean proteins, low fat dairy products, whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

2. Fats and oils- 255 calories in girls, 90-425 calories in boys according to their ages.

3. Proteins-They need 40-60g a day hence need to consume beef, chicken, eggs and dairy products, soy beans and nuts.

4. Calcium- They need 1200 mg of calcium from milk, cheese, ice cream and frozen yoghurt.

5. Iron- They need 12-15g from beef, chicken, legumes, whole grains and green leafy vegetables.

6. Zinc- They need 9mg/day from red meat ,breakfast cereals and whole grains.

7. Folate- for DNA,RNA and protein synthesis. They need to eat ready to eat cereal, orange juice, bread, milk and dried beans/lentils.

· Teens should avoid snacking unhealthily due to risk of obesity and diseases like diabetes, skipping breakfast and incorporate vigorous physical activity often for good health and fitness.

 

3.Beneficial foods;

· Infancy - At 6 months; Meat, poultry, or beans that have been cooked and pureed, single-grain cereal, ground and cooked, or newborn cereal with breast milk or formula, single-grain cereal, ground and cooked, or newborn cereal with breast milk or formula and avocado and mashed bananas.